deaf_girl Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'm thinking about upgrading the CPU in my PC. Right now my computer is an AMD 64 X2 4600+, with 2GB of RAM and a Nvidia 7600GT. And XP Pro. I'm not a gamer but I do some video editing. I'm looking to speed up the time it takes to render video files.I'm thinking about the AMD 64 X2 6000+ or the Intel E6750. I was told to go to Toms Hardware and compare the 2. They are for the most part the same, performance wise. The Intel is a little better. If I go with the AMD I can still use my mobo (it is compatible) but if I get the Intel I have to get a new board. RAM is the same.So, I'm asking for opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Cost wise the AMD route is the way to go. If you change to the Intel you will need to do a fresh install of XP or mess around with a repair install. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1986 Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I too would have to agree with the AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+. Happy upgrading! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted October 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 One more questionWill I notice a difference in performance if I upgrade from the 4600 to the 6000? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I would say yes that there should be a noticeable difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 O.K. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1986 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 O.K. thanksOne thing you can't deny: the comparable Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs are pretty much better at audio/video encoding when it comes to the amount of time to complete the task.See HotHardware, Bit-Tech.net and X-Bit Labs.However, I still agree with an AMD upgrade because of the setup you have to work with now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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